unsubstantiated arguments
[/ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtɪd ˈɑrɡjuːmənts/]
noun phrase
argumentos infundados
1. claims or reasons presented to support a position that lack evidence, proof, or factual basis
The politician's speech was filled with unsubstantiated arguments about the economy.
O discurso do político estava repleto de argumentos infundados sobre a economia.
2. assertions made without supporting documentation, data, or credible sources
The lawsuit was dismissed because the plaintiff's case relied on unsubstantiated arguments.
O processo foi arquivado porque o caso do autor se baseava em argumentos infundados.
3. reasoning or points that cannot be verified or validated through evidence
Scientific journals reject papers containing unsubstantiated arguments.
Revistas científicas rejeitam artigos que contêm argumentos infundados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, identifying unsubstantiated arguments is valued in academic, legal, and political discourse. In Brazil, there's increasing emphasis on fact-checking due to social media misinformation. In the USA, unsubstantiated arguments are criticized in scientific and journalistic circles. The phrase reflects a cultural priority on evidence-based reasoning in formal communication.
NYC Slang
BS arguments; bull; hot air; weak sauce
Related Idioms & Phrases
without a leg to stand on
castles in the air
talking through one's hat
argumentos tirados do ar (arguments pulled from thin air)
acusações sem fundamento (unfounded accusations)
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